Professional Development with Bethany Montoya, RDH **Bonus** | A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast Podcast

Take Back Your Lunch Break with Erika Flateau, RDH: What is happening with everyone working through their lunches... and not by choice? Things have got to change! Join Erika Flateau on today's TIPisode to learn about ways to create more time for our breaks. Resources: renewconsultingservices.com by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

10 min listen

434 I Can't Do This Anymore with Heather McGuire, RDH: We talk ourselves out of amazing opportunities in life... for lots of different reasons but we really don't have to. Whether its overcoming a fear, working through uncertainty, having thoughts and notions that block your ability to concentrate, or... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

41 min listen

Brush First or Floss First? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH: The age old question asked by patients far and wide... Should we floss first then brush or brush first then floss? Does it even matter? Katrina Sanders has the answer! Resources: More Fast Facts: Katrina Sanders Website: Katrina... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

6 min listen

ADA Code Committee Meeting: What Actually Happens? with Kathy Forbes, RDH: This week's TIPisode features a conversation with Kathy Forbes in which we discuss codes, how we get new codes for services, and how the definitions of codes get changed. If you want to be a part of the code group, be sure to join the Facebook group... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

15 min listen

Own Your Own Dental Hygiene Practice with Dr. Adam Altdorfer: Have you ever thought about owning your own practice? Calling your own shots, being your own boss, working the hours you want? Colorado may have what you are looking for! In this conversation with Dr. Adam Altdorfer we explore a pathway they have... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

34 min listen

Wear the Da*n Glasses! Ask the Expert with Andrew Johnston, RDH: Why are so many patients not wearing glasses for their dental appointments? Is it our fault or theirs? In this episode we give you the definitive answer to the question, "Do our patients need to be wearing eye protection?" This is a great episode to... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

Red Flags In Job Searches - RDH Rant Takeover!: It seems like everyone is looking for a new job or taking on an extra part-time gig so Anna, Lizz, and Heather focused this episode on the red flags that come along with that search. What are some red flags you see in interviews or job postings?... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

49 min listen

432 Mindset Matters with Trish Keena, RDH and Heather McGuire, RDH: Have you ever been around two fellow hygienists and the conversations just flow? That's what it felt like in this weeks discussion with Trish and Heather. Both are experts in their field, both highly capable, both leaders, and both are down to earth... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

42 min listen

How Does Xerostomia Raise the Risk for Systemic Disease? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover: We know the effects of Xerostomia on the oral environment but what about beyond the mouth? How does that change the risk for systemic diseases? Machell Hudson-Hoover is here to answer this! Machell@rdhhealth by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

What To Do With a Failed Water Test with Andrew Nobilini: Andrew Nobilini joins the podcast today to talk about what an office should do if they fail a water test… and it’s pretty simple. Sometimes we get so caught up in the failure that we are paralyzed into inaction, that does not need to be the case... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

8 min listen

Assessing and Diagnosing Caries with Jessica Woods, RDH: RDHs cannot diagnose… such a dumb statement. RDHs are completely underutilized in the analysis and objective measurement of decay, so while diagnosing if off the table, we should be utilized as key players in the detection of caries. Sometimes, we... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

29 min listen

Will a DSO Make Me Do Oral Cancer Screenings? Ask The Experts with Valerie Dangler, RDH: Are there big differences in expectations in private practice vs DSO when it comes to oral cancer screenings? Listen in as Valerie Dangler explains what she has seen in her experience working in DSOs. In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

4 min listen

Botox with Katie Barrer, RDH: Katie Barrer joines us this week as we talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry… BOTOX. Hygienists around the USA are clamoring for the opportunity to add this to the scope of practice. Listen as we discover this world with leading expert,... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

11 min listen

430 International Travel and Dental Trip Prep with Brittany Duncan and Andrew Johnston: Rounding out our RDH's abroad series, Andrew brings on honorary RDH for a day, Brittany Duncan, to chat about all things travels. Later in the episode Brittany turns the tables and quizzes Andrew on the upcoming inaugural dental trip to the... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

48 min listen

Articaine for Mandibular Blocks, is it okay? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!: Welcome to the age old debate of should we or shouldn't we use articaine for mandibular blocks from a pharmacologist's perspective! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Our partners on this episode... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

How Much Bleeding is Enough? with Andrew Johnston: Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

15 min listen

429 American RDH Working in Switzerland with Claudia Walder: Claudia Walder is different. She is confident and driven but also has the ability to embrace whimsy. When given the opportunity to work abroad in Switzerland, she jumped at the chance. Switzerland brought her new opportunities professionally and in... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

33 min listen

Keys To Effective Oral Cancer Screening - Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH: Oral cancer is the cancer of our profession so join Katrina Sanders this week as we walk through some important keys to effective oral cancer screenings! Resource: More Fast Facts: Katrina Sanders Website: Katrina Sanders... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

9 min listen

RDH RANT is Burning Out: An RDH RANT Takeover!: Anna, Heather, and Lizz are back with an episode about bbbburn out. With a study reporting that up to 35% of hygienists looking to leave the profession, we got some work to do. Join them for this super interesting conversation. RDH Rant: by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

46 min listen

428 Hygiene On a Base In Germany with Lacy Walker, RDH: Have you ever wandered what it would be like to just sell everything, move over seas, and start a new life knowing you had a dentistry as your safety net? Well that is pretty close to what Lacy Walker did and we talk a little bit about that in this... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

22 min listen

What Are The Effects of Alcohol for Oral/Systemic? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover: Alcohol is a central line in the fabric of our society, whether we want to admit it or not. Outside of the commonly known talking points, what else can we talk about with our patients when it comes to alcohol? Machell Hudson-Hoover dives deep into... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

To Polish or Not to Polish with Lil Caperila, RDH **Bonus**: Being a dental hygienist is unique in that we have so many options for a career. We can work in perio, pediatrics, ortho, and general practices. We can work in educational settings, sales, training, dental products and systems companies. We can write,... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

38 min listen

Being a Leader with Belangie Perez-Torres, RDH: In this TIPisode, we talk a lot about what it means to be a leader. Belangie discusses the acronym for LEAD, what drives her, and how being a leader isn't about attaining a title, but about being in a role. There are certain traits and characteristics... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

16 min listen

427 Lawsuits for Perio and Spouses as Office Managers with Teresa Duncan and Beverly Wilburn!: In this episode we are joined by Teresa Duncan and Beverly Wilburn to discuss some more hot topics in dentistry. What do you do when your boss's spouse runs the office... is that fair? How liable are you for the doctor not diagnosing periodontal... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

32 min listen

Treatment Plan Acceptance: Are DSOs Just Better? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Andrew Johnston, RDH: When it comes to treatment plans, who is better at getting case acceptance: DSOs or Private Practice? In this Fast Fact Andrew discusses a couple of key differentiators that could be incorporated in any setting to be more successful... but maybe DSOs... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

4 min listen

Mandatory Retirement Age, Is It Right for Dentistry? with Dr. David Rice: In today's TIPisode we are joined by Dr. David Rice to explore the possibility of having a mandatory retirement age in dentistry. Are people working past their ability to keep the public safe? Resources: Dentistry Unmasked Podcast on... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

8 min listen

426 The Incredible Journey with Teeth Talk Girl Whitney DiFoggio, RDH: What is it you want out of this profession? Very few wrong answers here, but our guest today Whitney DiFoggio, RDH found a way to combine her drive to get patients healthy, and her love for creating videos and theater, rolled them all together and has... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

31 min listen

Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!: Are you a slatherer or a minimalist? Does the dental assistant put the topical in before you even get there? How do you know what is the effective dose of topical anesthetic? Join Tom Viola on this weeks Fast Facts: Ask The Experts where he answers if... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

4 min listen

We Need Your Help for Smiles Across Montana with Crystal Spring, RDH: It's not often that we come to you and ask for your help, but this is one such time. Smiles Across Montana is an organization built to serve those who need it on their terms. Please listen to this episode and if you can help our fellow dental... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

6 min listen

Life After Dental Hygiene School with Kim Augustus, RDH: Dental Hygienists work hard to complete their pre-reqs, endure what can be a punishing dental hygiene program, then graduate. Now they are perfect, they will not struggle again because they have a perfect knowledge of dentistry... That's... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

35 min listen

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